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YG53 UKB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,384 mi
Last recorded83,384 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 UKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 83,384 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 83,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken but not rendering the the exhaust insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 80,327 miles

Centre exhaust support bracket corroded through but system adequately supported, advise attention.

Metal brake pipes N/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/F & O/S/R corroded at flexible brake hose connections.

Rear flexible brake pipes starting to crack/perish.

Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,771 miles

both front dip beam pattens poor (Advise attention

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corroded near flexi hoses

Fail 16 Dec 2020 77,771 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front dip beam pattens poor (Advise attention

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corroded near flexi hoses

Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,390 miles

both dip beam pattens poor (Advise attention

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2018 67,156 miles

Both rear tyre treads starting to crack / perish.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe to flexible hose has surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe to flexible hose has surface corrosion.

Offside Rear Brake pipe to flexible hose has surface corrosion.

Fail 14 Jun 2018 67,100 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall ( marked in yellow). (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ( marked in yellow). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyre treads starting to crack / perish.

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe to flexible hose has surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe to flexible hose has surface corrosion.

Offside Rear Brake pipe to flexible hose has surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,483 miles

both front dip beam pattens getting poor

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre worm on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2017 62,479 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

both front dip beam pattens getting poor

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre worm on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,107 miles

N/s/f tyre has side wall damage.

O/s/f tyre cracking/perishing side walls.

Fail 23 Jun 2016 58,105 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/s/f tyre has side wall damage.

O/s/f tyre cracking/perishing side walls.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,533 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,301 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 49,300 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake application slightly uneven.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 45,542 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 41,063 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 31,484 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,375 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 28,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 18,610 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 12,431 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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YG53 UKB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG53 UKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YG53 UKB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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